Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism [Connected eBook]

by Guiora, Amos N.

• ISBN13: 9798886143942
• ISBN10: 888614394X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9798892075862
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-09-14
• Publisher: Aspen Publishing
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Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism, Third Edition offers an interdisciplinary approach that generously supports comparative analysis of a wide variety of issues, and sheds light on strategies around the globe to counter terrorist threats. The text examines four aspects of counterterrorism—law, policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions—by comparing counterterrorism efforts in seven countries: the United States, Spain, Russia, Israel, China, Colombia, and India.

New to the Third Edition:

• Updated cases, policy documents, and discussions on recent terrorism events around the world
• Analysis of developments in seven countries
• Chapter addressing Israel and Gaza following October 7, 2023
• Material addressing "judicial reform" efforts in Israel
• Detailed discussion on white supremacy in America, including the events of January 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol
• Cases, policy documents, and discussions on situations around the world

Benefits for instructors and students:

•  Author Amos N. Guiora brings unique expertise to the subject, both as a legal scholar and as a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces with first-hand knowledge of the legal, policy, operations, and intelligence aspects of the subject.
• Highly engaging text is supported by simulation exercises and suggested topics for discussion.
• Up-to-date coverage includes a range of issues, from the ethical boundaries of interrogation to judicial review, international law, and the proper forum for trying terrorists.
• Interdisciplinary materials include case law, policy documents, intelligence gathering, operational decisions, and compellingly-written case studies.
• Combined interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives, rather than an exclusively American focus and emphasis, provide students with a better understanding of counterterrorism tactics and strategies of the seven countries covered in the book.
• “Issues to Consider” sections feature facilitates lively discussion predicated on real dilemmas and scenarios.
• Unique multifaceted, interdisciplinary approach provides a better understanding of the dilemmas of the decision maker regarding operational counterterrorism.

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents

Contents 
Preface 
Acknowledgements 
Prologue: October 7th 

1 INTRODUCTION 
2 INTERNATIONAL LAW 
3 BALANCING NATIONAL SECURITY AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS 
4 EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE RESPONSES TO TERRORISM 
5 JUDICIAL REVIEW
6 OPERATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM METHODS 
7 INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AND PROCESSING 
8 INTERROGATION OF TERRORISTS 
9 DUE PROCESS 
10 FUTURE CHALLENGES TO COUNTERTERRORISM 

Table of Cases 
Index